Mastectomy Brassiere

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to an improved brassiere for wearers pre-surgical and post- surgical mastectomy. The brassiere is designed as a universal bra for any woman going through breast cancer treatments. More specifically, the brassiere features removable mastectomy inserts that can be removed for wearing the brassiere as a pre-surgery or traditional brassiere, and can be worn post-surgery with the mastectomy cups removably-attached. The brassiere includes laced insets at shoulder straps and includes ‘royal’ emblem(s) sewn or detachably-attached on the straps. The brassiere includes bra pockets with magnetic strips that can attach to the brassiere underwire without contacting the skin of the wearer. The mastectomy inserts of the brassiere include positive messages printed on them to inspire and motivate the wearer and help in the healing process.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S.Provisional Application No. 63/178,218, which was filed on Apr. 22, 2021and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a clothing article orundergarment. More specifically, the present invention relates to abrassiere that is designed as a universal brassiere that can be wornpre-breast surgery and post-breast surgery. The brassiere is furtherdesigned as a universal bra for any woman going through breast cancertreatments. The brassiere features removable mastectomy inserts that canbe removed for wearing the brassiere as a pre-surgical undergarment.Additionally, the brassiere can be worn as a traditional brassierepost-surgery with mastectomy cups removably-attached. The brassiereincludes laced insets at the shoulder straps and includes a ‘royal’emblem, or other identifier, on the straps. The mastectomy cups and brapockets of the brassiere can include positive messages printed on themto inspire and motivate the wearer and help in the healing process.Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto.Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the presentinvention are also equally applicable to other like applications,devices and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

By way of background, the traditional brassiere is made with theassumption that the person wearing the brassiere has breasts. However,there are millions of people who have undergone a mastectomy operationin which all or part of one or both breasts is removed. A mastectomy isa surgical procedure for removal of a portion of or the entire breast,usually to remove cancerous tissue. The operation takes from two tothree hours and three to five weeks are needed for full recovery for apatient. Restoring the pre-surgery appearance is essential for suchpeople for their emotional and physical well-being. However, most breastcancer survivors are unable to afford reconstructive surgery including abreast implant(s).

Heretofore known available medical bras that are donned by the patientsafter breast cancer surgery, and mastectomy procedures/treatments, aregenerally of incorrect size, undesired style, uninspiring and boring.These medical bras do not look like normal, standard, or pre-surgerybras and can irritate the chest wall of the wearer. Further, the brascannot be customized to motivate a wearer to wear the bra.

Standard or typical bras are inefficient in providing the necessaryphysical and emotional support to the wearer. Further, standard bras arenot prescribed to be worn by patients post-operative or post-treatment.Such bras are not configured to provide extra support and comfort to thedelicate areas following surgery or radiation therapy. A comfortable brais required by people that can act as a post-surgery bra providing thesame appearance as the pre-surgery bra.

Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for an improvedmastectomy bra that can be customized. There is also a long felt need inthe art for an improved mastectomy bra that can be inspiring andmotivating for a wearer. Additionally, there is a long felt need in theart for an improved mastectomy bra that can be used by any patient afterbreast surgery procedures and treatments. Moreover, there is a long feltneed in the art for an improved mastectomy bra that is comfortable towear and can allow prosthetic(s) to be used along with the bra.Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for an improvedmastectomy bra that can be used by wearers who have not undergone abreast surgery. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for animproved mastectomy bra that offers a comfortable and universal bra forany woman going through breast cancer treatments.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises a mastectomy brassiere garment. The brassiere garmentis designed to include removable mastectomy inserts with printedpositive messages to inspire and motivate the wearer of the garment. Thegarment features a pair of removable mastectomy inserts, a back panelhaving a clasp for securing the garment to the back of the wearer,wherein the back panel extends from the mastectomy cups, a pair ofshoulder straps, the shoulder straps extend from the cups to the backpanel, each shoulder strap includes a decorative emblem and polyesterstrips with lace insets, each mastectomy cup includes a bra pocket withmagnetic fasteners for easy assembly and removal of the bra, and theinner surface of the cups can include inspirational and motivationalmessages for inspiring and motivating the wearer of the garment.

In this manner, the post-breast surgery brassiere garment of the presentinvention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides userswith an improved bra for breast cancer patients, cancer surgery patientsand mastectomy patients that features mastectomy cups with positivemessages printed on them to motivate, inspire, and improve the attitudeof the wearer of the garment, which helps aid in the healing process.The look of the garment can be customized and the cups can be removed,such that the garment can be worn by women not undergoing breastsurgery, mastectomy and/or treatment.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basicunderstanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summaryis not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identifykey/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its solepurpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as aprelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises a post-surgical brassiere garment. The post-surgicalbrassiere garment is designed to include mastectomy cups with printedpositive messages to inspire and motivate the wearer of the garment. Thegarment further comprises a pair of outer cups, a pair of removablemastectomy inserts, a back panel having a clasp for securing the garmentto the back of the wearer, wherein the back panel extends from the outercups, a pair of shoulder straps, the shoulder straps extend from theouter cups to the back panel, and wherein each shoulder strap caninclude a decorative emblem and polyester strips with lace insets. Eachmastectomy cup is secured inside a bra pocket wherein each outer cupincludes a bra pocket. The bra pocket can include magnetic fasteners foreasy assembly and removal, and the inner surface of the mastectomy cupsand the bra pockets includes inspirational and motivational messages forinspiring and motivating the wearer of the garment.

In yet another embodiment, the inspirational and motivational messagesare removably-secured to the cups.

In yet another embodiment, the inspirational and motivational messagesare secured to the bra pockets and the bra pockets are configured toreceive and store prosthetics and mastectomy cups.

In yet another embodiment, the decorative emblems on each of theshoulder straps can be the same or can be different.

In yet another embodiment, the decorative emblem(s) may be in a varietyof colors and fonts.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a mastectomybrassiere to be worn after breast cancer surgery or treatments isdisclosed. The brassiere comprises: a pair of breast cups and a pair ofshoulder straps; each breast cup includes an outer seam, an inner seamand a lower edge; a back panel extending from the outer seam of each cupfor securing the brassiere garment; a pocket disposed on an innersurface of each breast cup; the pocket comprising a textile cover withmagnetic strips for easy assembly and removal of the pocket from thebrassiere, wherein the textile cover receives a prosthetic cup; and, themagnetic strips are attached to the respective lower edges of the breastcups. The inner surfaces of the prosthetic cups and pockets include aninspirational and motivational message.

In yet another embodiment, the inspirational and motivational messagescan include the following (or similar) message: “You are Loved”.

In yet another embodiment, the breast cups are removable cups and can beremoved to enable all women to wear the bra.

In yet another embodiment, the breast cups can be made from acombination of polyester and a spandex cotton blend for comfort andcompression.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a brassiere intendedto be universally worn as both a pre-breast surgery and post-breastsurgery garment is disclosed. The brassiere includes a pair of removablemastectomy inserts with positive messages printed on the brassiere, suchthat the written messages are visible to the wearer when the brassiereis worn or removed. The brassiere can be worn as a pre-surgery garmentby removing the removable cups and can be worn as a post-surgery garmentby using the removable mastectomy inserts. The bra also includes a brapocket that can be used for receiving a prosthetic or an additional cupfor supporting the breast(s) of a wearer.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certainillustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein inconnection with the following description and the annexed drawings.These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various waysin which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and areintended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Otheradvantages and novel features will become apparent from the followingdetailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar referencecharacters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and inwhich:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of amastectomy brassiere garment of the present invention in accordance withthe disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the mastectomy brassiereof FIG. 1 showing the bra pockets in accordance with the disclosedarchitecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view showing magnetic strips of the brapocket attached to the underwire edge of the right outer cup of thebrassiere of the present invention in accordance with the disclosedarchitecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a side perspective view of the right outer cup withthe bra pocket cover and a removable mastectomy insert for supportingthe breast(s) and for an improved appearance of a post-surgicalmastectomy patient in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of amastectomy brassiere garment of the present invention in accordance withthe disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, whereinlike reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout.In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerousspecific details are set forth in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovationcan be practiced without these specific details. In other instances,well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form inorder to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments arediscussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are describedonly to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are notintended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limitthe scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment neednot include all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in otherembodiments, any of the features described herein from differentembodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there is a long felt need in the art for an improvedmastectomy bra that can be customized. There is also a long felt need inthe art for an improved mastectomy bra that can be inspiring andmotivating for a wearer. Additionally, there is a long felt need in theart for an improved mastectomy bra that can be used by any patient afterbreast surgery procedures and treatments. Moreover, there is a long feltneed in the art for an improved mastectomy bra that is comfortable towear and can allow prosthetic(s) to be used along with the bra.Furthermore, there is a long felt need in the art for an improvedmastectomy bra that can be used by wearers who have not undergone abreast procedure and/or mastectomy. Finally, there is a long felt needin the art for an improved mastectomy bra that offers a comfortable anduniversal bra for any woman going through breast cancer treatments.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, includes a novelmastectomy brassiere designed to be worn after breast cancer surgery orbreast cancer treatments. The brassiere comprises a pair of breast cupsand a pair of shoulder straps; each breast cup includes an outer seam,an inner seam and a lower underwire edge; a back panel extending fromthe outer seam of each cup for securing the brassiere garment; a pocketdisposed on an inner surface of each breast cup; the pocket comprising atextile cover with magnetic strips for easy assembly and removal of thepocket from the brassiere; and wherein the textile cover receives amastectomy cup and the magnetic strips can be attached to the respectivelower edges of the breast cups. The inner surfaces of the mastectomycups can include an inspirational and motivational message.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspectiveview of one potential embodiment of a mastectomy brassiere garment 100of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.FIG. 1 shows several advantageous features of the present invention,however, as will be described below, the invention can be provided inseveral shapes, sizes, combinations of features and components, andvarying numbers and functions of the components. The mastectomybrassiere 100 is designed as a modified brassiere for breast cancerpatients and mastectomy patients that includes mastectomy cups withpositive messages imprinted on the surface. The messages are used tomotivate the wearer and to improve a user's attitude and to help aid inthe healing process. More specifically, the garment 100 includes twodistinct outer cups 102,104 for supporting or receiving the breasts of awearer. The outer cups 102,104 can support and secure the breasts inplace. The two individual outer cups 102,104 can individuallyencapsulate, or partially encapsulate, the wearer's breasts. The bracups 102,104 can include magnetic bra pockets to receive removablemastectomy inserts. In one embodiment, each outer cup 102,104 includes amagnetic pocket in which a removable mastectomy insert can be insertedfor simulating a real breast and for providing a more natural look tothe wearer. The details of the pockets and removable mastectomy insertsare described in FIG. 2.

The right outer cup 102 and the left outer cup 104 can be connected toeach other through the bridge 106. The bridge 106 can be positionedbetween the cups 102,104 and preferably includes a lower height, orlower profile, than the cups 102,104. The right cup 102 includes a frontpanel 108, an inner surface 110, an outer seam 1020, an inner seam 1022and an underwire edge 112. A right flap 120 is attached to the outerseam 1020 of the right cup 102 and is attached to the rear band (shownin FIG.2) for securing the brassiere 100. Similarly, the left cup 104includes a front panel 114, an inner surface 116, an outer seam 1040, aninner seam 1042 and an underwire edge 118. When the garment 100 is wornby a wearer, the front panels or outer surfaces 108,114 are visuallyexposed, and the rear panels or inner surfaces 110,116 are positionedtowards the breasts of the wearer to support the breasts.

For securing the brassiere 100 over the shoulders of a wearer, thebrassiere includes a right shoulder strap 124 that extends from theright cup 102 to the back panel. The right shoulder strap 124 supportsthe proper positioning of the bra 100 on the wearer. The right shoulderstrap 124 includes a plurality of lined strips 128 having lace insetsand includes a right ‘ROYAL’, or other predetermined emblem 126positioned above the lined strips 128. Similarly, the brassiere includesa left shoulder strap 130 that extends from the left cup 104 to the backpanel. The left shoulder strap 130 also supports proper positioning ofthe bra 100 on the wearer. The left shoulder strap 130 includes aplurality of lined strips 134 having lace insets and includes a left‘ROYAL’, or other predetermined emblem 132 positioned above the linedstrips 134. The right ‘ROYAL’ emblem 126 and the left ‘ROYAL’ emblem 132can be the same in size, design and color, and alternatively can bedifferent in size, design and color. The ‘ROYAL’ emblems 126,132 aredetachable or can be integrated in other embodiments and are provided tomotivate and increase the self-esteem of the wearer. The bra cups102,104 can be chosen on the basis of the wearer's breast size, thusgiving the maximum support and containment of the zones of the breastssubjected to the surgical intervention.

One purpose of the shoulder straps 124,130 is to provide additionalsupport for the cups 102,104. Also, the invention is not limited as toany of the conventional types of shoulder straps 124,130. In onepotential embodiment, the shoulder strap 124,130 can be padded toprovide comfort to the wearer of the brassiere 100.

FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the mastectomy brassiere100 of FIG. 1 showing the bra pockets 210,212 in accordance with thedisclosed architecture. As shown in FIG. 2, the shoulder straps 124,130are secured to the back panel 202 for providing support to the brassiere100. The rear surface 110 of the right outer cup 102 includes a firstmagnetic bra pocket 210 that forms a textile cover and includes magneticstrips that attach to the underwire 112 of the right outer cup 102without contacting the skin of the wearer. The first magnetic bra pocket210 forms a cover 208 of a material such as a fabric wherein the cover208 includes a positive message 206 for motivating and improving theattitude of the wearer. The first magnetic bra pocket 210 is configuredto receive a removable mastectomy insert for providing shape andpre-surgery appearance to the wearer. Similarly, the rear surface 116 ofthe left outer cup 104 includes a second magnetic bra pocket 212 thatforms a textile cover and includes magnetic strips that attach to theunderwire 118 of the left outer cup 104 without contacting the skin ofthe wearer. The second magnetic bra pocket 212 forms a cover 214 of amaterial such as a fabric wherein the cover 214 includes a positivemessage 216 for motivating and improving the attitude of the wearer. Thesecond magnetic bra pocket 212 is configured to receive a removablemastectomy insert for providing shape and pre-surgery appearance to thewearer.

The messages 206,216 can be the same or can be different and can bepermanent or removable. Further, the messages 206,216 can also customizethe look of the brassiere garment 100 and can be customized as per thepreferences of the wearer. The back panel 202 includes a clasp 204 forsecuring the brassiere 100 around the back of the wearer.

The pockets 210,212 can be used for receiving prosthetics and mastectomycups that can be useful for wearers having breast surgeries andmastectomy surgeries. The pockets 210,212 can be used for receivingadditional cups for providing shape to the wearer's breast and body.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view showing the magnetic strips of thebra pocket 210 attached to the underwire edge 112 of the right outer cup102 of the brassiere 100 of the present invention in accordance with thedisclosed architecture. As stated earlier, the bra pockets of thebrassiere include magnetic strips that can attach to the underwire ofthe outer cups 102,104 without contacting the skin of the wearer. Asshown in the present embodiment, for the right outer cup 102, the brapocket 210 includes a cover 208 formed by the stitching of the pocket210 along the outer seam 1020 and inner seam 1022 and the magneticstrips 306 attached to the underwire edge 112 of the cup 102. Throughthe opening 304 of the first magnetic bra pocket 210, the removablemastectomy insert or prosthetic 302 is inserted into the pocket 210 forsupporting the user. The mastectomy insert or prosthetic 302 alsoincludes the positive message 206 for inspiring the wearer. Themastectomy insert or prosthetic 302 can be removed for wearing thebrassiere of the present invention by a user who has not gone underbreast (i.e. right breast) surgery and treatment.

FIG. 4 illustrates a side perspective view of the right outer cup 102with the bra pocket cover 208 and a removable mastectomy insert orprosthetic 302 for supporting the breast of a mastectomy user inaccordance with the disclosed architecture. The exterior surface 108 andthe interior surface 110 of the outer cup 102 can be of polyester and aspandex cotton blend. The bra pocket 210, having the cover 208, isattached to the underwire edge 112 using the magnetic strips as shown inFIG. 3. The removable mastectomy insert or prosthetic 302 can bepositioned between the pocket 210 and the interior surface 110.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of amastectomy brassiere garment of the present invention in accordance withthe disclosed architecture. In the present embodiment, the magneticpockets are formed between the outer cups and the inner mastectomy cups.As shown, the brassiere 500 includes a first outer cup 502 and a secondouter cup 504. A first mastectomy cup 506 is removably-attached to thefirst outer cup 502 and a second mastectomy cup 508 isremovably-attached to the second outer cup 504. The first outer cup 502and the first mastectomy cup 506 form a first bra pocket 510 thatincludes magnetic strips attached to the underwire edge 516. The secondouter cup 504 and the second mastectomy cup 508 form a second bra pocket512 that includes magnetic strips attached to the underwire edge 518.The pockets 510,512 can be used for storing additional cups orprosthetics for supporting same for the wearer. The mastectomy cup 506can include the inspirational message 514 removably-attached to the cup506.

It should be appreciated that the presence of a decorative emblem andlace insets of the other embodiments are present in the brassiere 500and are not shown and described for brevity purposes. The brassiere ofvarious embodiments of the present invention can be worn while resting,relaxing or sleeping. Further, the brassiere is concealable under nightclothes or leisure clothes as it blends or integrates with the body inan unbroken look. The brassiere material can be one or more of anelastic or stretch fabric that can be a mono-elastic or bi-elasticmaterial. In one embodiment, the emblem can be comprised of a metal orplastic having a relatively soft backing. However, the same should notbe construed as a limitation, and the emblem can be comprised of anymaterial that suits user need and/or preference.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claimsto refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the artwill appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature orcomponent by different names. This document does not intend todistinguish between components or features that differ in name but notstructure or function. As used herein “mastectomy brassiere garment”,“post-surgery brassiere”, “universal brassiere”, “leash”, and“brassiere” are interchangeable and refer to the mastectomy brassieregarment 100,500 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the mastectomy brassiere garment 100,500of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configurationas is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of theinvention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives.One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size,configuration and material of the mastectomy brassiere garment 100,500as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that manyother sizes and shapes of the mastectomy brassiere garment 100,500 arewell within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensionsof the mastectomy brassiere garment 100,500 are important designparameters for user convenience, the mastectomy brassiere garment100,500 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during useand/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplaryembodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the presentinvention. While the embodiments described above refer to particularfeatures, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments havingdifferent combinations of features and embodiments that do not includeall of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the presentinvention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications,and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with allequivalents thereof

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subjectmatter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivablecombination of components or methodologies for purposes of describingthe claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art mayrecognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimedsubject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter isintended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variationsthat fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in eitherthe detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to beinclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising”is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

What is claimed is:
 1. A mastectomy brassiere for a breast surgerypatient, the mastectomy brassiere comprising: a brassiere having a pairof outer cups; wherein each said pair of outer cups is sized andconfigured for securing a breast or a removable prosthetic therein;wherein said removable prosthetic includes a message imprinted thereon;wherein at least one of said pair of outer cups at least partiallyencapsulates a wearer's breast; wherein at least one of said pair ofouter cups comprises a first magnetic bra pocket to receive a firstremovable prosthetic; wherein said brassiere further comprises a bridgepositioned between said pair of outer cups; and further wherein saidpair of outer cups include a first height and said bridge includes asecond height, and said first height is greater than said second height.2. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 1, wherein at least another of saidpair of outer cups includes a second magnetic bra pocket to receive asecond removable prosthetic.
 3. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 2,wherein said first removable prosthetic and said second removableprosthetic are of the same size.
 4. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 2,wherein said first removable prosthetic and said second removableprosthetic are of different sizes.
 5. The mastectomy brassiere of claim2, wherein said pair of outer cups comprise a right cup having a rightfront panel, a right inner surface, a right outer seam, a right innerseam and a right underwire edge.
 6. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 5,wherein said pair of outer cups comprise a left cup having a left frontpanel, a left inner surface, a left outer seam, a left inner seam and aleft underwire edge.
 7. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 4, whereinsaid first magnetic bra pocket comprises a textile cover having amagnetic strip for attachment to said right underwire edge.
 8. Themastectomy brassiere of claim 7, wherein said second magnetic bra pocketcomprises a textile cover having a magnetic strip for attachment to saidleft underwire edge.
 9. A mastectomy brassiere for a breast surgerypatient, the mastectomy brassiere comprising: a brassiere including apair of outer cups; wherein each of said pair of outer cups is sized andconfigured to secure a breast or a removable prosthetic therein; whereinsaid removable prosthetic includes a message imprinted thereon; whereinat least one of said pair of outer cups at least partially encapsulatesa wearer's breast; wherein at least one of said pair of outer cupscomprises a first magnetic bra pocket to receive a first removableprosthetic; wherein at least another of said pair of outer cupscomprises a second magnetic bra pocket to receive a second removableprosthetic; and a bridge positioned between and connected to said pairof outer cups.
 10. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 9, wherein saidouter cups include a first height and said bridge includes a secondheight, and further wherein said first height is greater than saidsecond height.
 11. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 9, wherein saidfirst removable prosthetic and said second removable prosthetic are ofthe same size.
 12. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 9, wherein saidfirst removable prosthetic and said second removable prosthetic are ofdifferent sizes.
 13. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 9, wherein saidpair of outer cups comprise a right cup having a right front panel, aright inner surface, a right outer seam, a right inner seam and a rightunderwire edge.
 14. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 9, wherein saidpair of outer cups comprise a left cup having a left front panel, a leftinner surface, a left outer seam, a left inner seam and a left underwireedge.
 15. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 13, wherein said firstmagnetic bra pocket comprises a textile cover having a magnetic stripfor attachment to said right underwire edge.
 16. The mastectomybrassiere of claim 15, wherein said second magnetic bra pocket comprisesa textile cover having a magnetic strip for attachment to said leftunderwire edge.
 17. A mastectomy brassiere comprising: a first outer cupcomprising a first magnetic bra pocket to receive a first removableprosthetic, wherein said first outer cup further comprises a right cuphaving a right front panel, a right inner surface, a right outer seam, aright inner seam and a right underwire edge; a second outer cupcomprising a second magnetic bra pocket to receive a second removableprosthetic, wherein said second outer cup further comprises a left cuphaving a left front panel, a left inner surface, a left outer seam, aleft inner seam and a left underwire edge; a first textile cover havinga magnetic strip for attachment to said right underwire edge; and asecond textile cover having a magnetic strip for attachment to said leftunderwire edge.
 18. The mastectomy brassiere of claim 17, wherein atleast one of said first outer cup and said second outer cup at leastpartially encapsulates a wearer's breast.
 19. The mastectomy brassiereof claim 17, wherein said first removable prosthetic and said secondremovable prosthetic are of the same size.
 20. The mastectomy brassiereof claim 18, wherein said first removable prosthetic and said secondremovable prosthetic are of different sizes.